EL 314 - Shakespeare's Histories

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This upper-level course comprises a study of Shakespeare's history plays. Students examine the sources and influences for the plays such as Latin history, medieval chronicle, contemporary English drama, and the political, philosophical, and social writings of the age. The major emphasis of the course is on the plays themselves, including both the Roman and the English history plays. Students thus explore theme, character, setting, language, style, and tone, noting what is characteristic of the Renaissance as well as what is distinctive of Shakespeare. Course requirements include one major paper, a midterm, a final examination, quizzes, and class participation. Prerequisites: Completion of EL 102 Language and Rhetoric and at least one literature course. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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